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Why am I being asked for a prescription to place a bid?

US Federal Law under the authority of the Food and Drug Administration requires a prescription to purchase a CPAP, APAP, or BiLevel machine as well as...

What does my prescription need to say on it?

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Is a prescription required to purchase non-machine items?

No, a prescription is not required to purchase non-machine items. You may bid on and purchase masks, tubing, humidifiers, filters, etc without a prescription.

Does the Rx have to be in English?

No. We accept prescriptions written in any language. However, we do reserve the right to require a translation in some circumstances.

Will you accept a foreign prescription from a doctor in my country?

Yes. If you and your doctor are both residents of the same country and the prescription provided to you meets the guidelines and laws in your country,...

Why will it let me bid on some machines but not on others?

Once your prescription is on file with CPAPAuction.com our system will identify which type of machines you are qualified to purchase based on your prescription....

How can I send my prescription to CPAPAuction.com?

There are several ways to send your prescription to CPAPAuction.com.

  • First, make sure the prescription is valid and meets our requirements....

My prescription is on file with CPAP.com, will that work?

Yes, this will work. You may transfer your prescription from CPAP.com to CPAPAuction.com.

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Is a copy of my Sleep Study the same as a prescription?

While a sleep study is often necessary to get a prescription, a copy of your sleep study is not the same as a prescription. While the doctor will often...

Does the name on my Rx and on my account need to match?

Yes, the names on the prescription and on the CPAPAuction account must match.

Who sets the machine according to my prescription?

CPAPAuction members agree to be held solely responsible for setting, according to their own prescription, any CPAP machine, BiPap or BiLevel machine, Auto-Adjusting...